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IV sedation for pediatric dentistry?

erin1102erin1102
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Just got back from the dentist with my 3.5 yr old.  He has 5 teeth that need to be worked on (mix of procedures) and the dentist recommends using IV sedation (vs. oral sedation).  The benefit being that he can treat all 5 teeth in one visit as opposed to 5 separate visits and the trauma those might bring.  

Does anyone have experience with this?  Obviously I'm apprehensive on putting my son under but I also know that he needs to have the work done.

Mom to G 10.23.06, H 9.04.08 and a baby in heaven 10.07.10 (23w due to chromosome deletion)
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Re: IV sedation for pediatric dentistry?

  • dnagaldnagal
    I'd consult with my pediatrician.
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  • Purrrfect433Purrrfect433
    After needing double the oral sedation dose for my son and  him still  coherent enough to be hysterical, my advice would be to do the iv sedation. Ben needed his two front filled and capped and a cleaning. Once they got him sedated enough to stay in the papoose sack(the first dose wasn't enough and he was strong enough to break free), it took less than 30 minutes for them to do the procedures. He was supposed to "forget" about it thanks to the oral sedation, but he still recalls not wanting to drink the "yucky juice" and is very fearful at the dentist. If your son needs five things done, I think the iv sedation is the only choice. It's more expensive, but worth his peace of mind, imo. GL!
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  • AlilivAliliv member

    Olivia (3 and half as well) will need about 4 teeth worked on soon.   At the peds. dentist she is going to they use a mix of oral sedation and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and they will do everything all at once.    Apparently, less risks associated than with IV sedation, but I'll be asking my pedi. on Tuesday when I see him.

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  • Muffins_MomMuffins_Mom member
    No opinion either way BUT check to see if it's covered by insurance. Our's doesn't covered it at all.
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  • Halo79RNHalo79RN member
    it's just a different route and more controllable.  I'd ask who is administering it.  nurse or nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist. if there is any family history of problems with anesthesia or sedation (allergies or such) I'd prefer an anesthesiologist administer it.  
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  • Topper30Topper30

    I agree with the person who said ask the pedi.

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